Bradford County — Rockhounding in Citrus County, Florida

Bradford County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Citrus County, Florida. Reported finds include chert, fossilized ivory. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Citrus County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Eagle Ridge Horse Trail
Postcode: 34461
Coordinates: 28.81908, -82.48218

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Bradford County

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Chert
Fossilized Ivory

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Bradford County FAQ

Where is Bradford County?+

Bradford County is in Citrus County, Florida, at 28.81908, -82.48218. Nearest road: Eagle Ridge Horse Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bradford County?+

Bradford County is reported to produce Chert, Fossilized Ivory.

Is collecting allowed at Bradford County?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Bradford County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.81908, -82.48218 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eagle Ridge Horse Trail.

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